Are You Putting Off Dental Treatment Because Of Fear?

We understand that the dentist’s chair may not be your happy place, but we also hope you’re not avoiding essential dental care because of fear or anxiety. If you are one of the millions of adults who experience dental fear, we would like to offer a solution so you don’t have to suffer with poor oral health. Keep reading to learn what that is.

Dental Fear Is Common

Some sources estimate that upwards of 35 million Americans have some degree of dental anxiety. That means you are not alone if you’re afraid of the dentist. Dental fear can arise for a number of reasons, including:

• Bad experience at a dental office in the past
• General aversion to pain
• Fear of needles or dental drills
• Uneasiness in clinical settings
• Sensory or overstimulation issues

We understand, and we want to help because we’re committed to your health. You should not have to go without essential care for any reason.

Sedation Dentistry Is the Solution

With safe and effective sedation dentistry, we can make your visit relaxing, whether you need a routine cleaning, a filling, or a more involved treatment, like a root canal. Your comfort is our top priority, and sedation dentistry helps us ensure your experience is positive and pleasant. When you choose sedation dentistry, you can sit back and relax while our team takes excellent care of you. 

Sedation dentistry is perfectly safe because we administer it and monitor you the entire time. Our well-trained team will be by your side every step of the way while you receive needed treatment. Once it is all over, you may remember very little about your appointment or nothing at all.

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

We offer oral conscious sedation via a pill you take about an hour before your scheduled appointment. You’ll remain awake but be completely at ease. Since you are still conscious, you and your dentist can communicate, which is crucial for your safety and the success of your treatment.

You may want to consider sedation for yourself or a family member for the following reasons

• any degree of dental anxiety or fear
• uneasiness around needles and dental instruments
• needing longer or extensive treatment and wanting to complete it in fewer visits
• a strong gag reflex or difficulty sitting still for long periods
• sensitivity to the sounds and smells of the dentist’s office

For your comfort, we also offer cozy extras like heated massage chairs. Plus, our team is excellent at keeping you engaged and will check in with you throughout your appointment. If at any time you feel uncomfortable, we will take a break until you are ready to resume.

You Deserve the Best Dental Care

Don’t let fear or anxiety keep you from having a healthy smile. Let us help you with sedation dentistry. Call our office located in Plattsburgh, NY for more information about our sedation options and to schedule your next appointment. We look forward to hearing from you.